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...politically divided Congress."Sylvia is a proven manager, and she knows how to deliver results," Obama said.SenateFinanceChairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who will hold confirmation hearings for Burwell, said there's an opportunity for her to...

...Dewhurst and the Legislature's chief budget writers, House Appropriations Chairman Jim Pitts of Waxahachie and SenateFinanceChairman Tommy Williams of The Woodlands.They were there to endorse a series of measures championed by Combs aimed at...

...water balloon on a forest fire," said Duane Gordy, a Beaumont-based transportation-financing consultant.SenateFinanceChairman Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, helped work out a budget deal this session that included about $4 billion...

...included $450 million for TxDOT to address state roadways in areas affected by energy development. Uresti asked SenateFinanceChairman Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, whether counties would see any of that money for their roads."I have not...

...amendment, brought by Rep. George Lavender, R-Texarkana, that committed unexpected future revenue to roads. SenateFinanceChairman Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, rejected that measure and removed it before sending it back to the House...

...prompting a debate on school finance. Davis wanted to allocate $400 million more to schools in the current budget. SenateFinanceChairman Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, echoed his House counterpart, Pitts, in promising Davis that lawmakers...

...Speaking to a gathering of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, Acting Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff and SenateFinanceChairman Rodney Ellis said lawmakers must restructure the tax system in order to close loopholes that allow many businesses...

...budgets. This past legislative session the veteran Junell was a calm and thorough influence as he and rookie SenateFinanceChairman Rodney Ellis wrote a $113 billion budget against the backdrop of a slowing economy and growing costs. The Texas...

...quality of care and quality of life for Texas seniors," said Abby Sandlin, deputy director of Texas Watch. SenateFinanceChairman Rodney Ellis said not using the nursing home fee creates a budget challenge. "I'm not sure what we'll do...